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52 reviews

Mammals Unlocked by Dia L. Michels

informative fast-paced

Just the Plague by Ljudmila Ulitskaja

5.0

Grey Bees by Andrey Kurkov

challenging emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Kurkov did it again. An absolutely brilliant and perfectly crafted story. Not only does the reader get to spend time alongside Sergeyich and his bees, but also learns about a crucial socio-political context in the background of the invasion of Ukraine. 

A truly excellent read. Would highly recommend. Kurkov’s irony as a descriptive and critical writing stance is a gem to modern literature. 

Night by Elie Wiesel

dark informative fast-paced

5.0

Pandora's Jar by Natalie Haynes

challenging informative reflective fast-paced

4.5

The Island of Doctor Moreau by H.G. Wells

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.5

One of the best horror books I have ever read. Absolutely chilling. Wells mastered the art of storytelling and his imagination combined both elements of horror and fantasy, within the terrifying setting of an unknown and wild island. 
Less known than Wells’ other works of fiction, it is a must read for any horror enthusiast; the narration is cold and beyond scary, encompassing true horrors of eugenics and vivisection. 

Les vestiges du jour by Kazuo Ishiguro

adventurous emotional informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Un certain sourire by Françoise Sagan

emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Une histoire courte, mais intense. La prose de Françoise Sagan est sublime dans sa simplicité et son honnêteté. Petit bijou caché de la literature française moderne. 

Les Kurdes en 100 questions: un peuple sans État by Jordi Tejel Gorgas, Boris James

informative fast-paced

3.0

La Guerre Des Mondes by H.G. Wells

adventurous challenging dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0